In my most recent post at SleuthSayers, I reflect on some of Dashiell Hammett’s early short stories—including traces not only…
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The First Two Pages: A Well-Timed Murder
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers…
Continue reading →The First Two Pages: “The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie’s Place” by Debra H. Goldstein
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers…
Continue reading →December Newsletter
I just published my December newsletter—recapping some personal and professional highlights of 2017 and looking ahead to 2018 as well!…
Continue reading →Brutal Murderers Yet Marvelous Company
Earlier this week, Killer Covers—a companion blog to The Rap Sheet—featured a post on Charles Beaumont’s The Intruder, part of…
Continue reading →Bound to Please! The Big Book of The Continental Op
Last week brought the publication of The Big Book of the Continental Op, collecting for the first time in print…
Continue reading →September Newsletter: Bouchercon Bound!
Just sent out my September newsletter. Check out the full issue here for my Fall events calendar, including my Bouchercon…
Continue reading →WIROB: First Day of School!
My column at the Washington Independent Review of Books coincided with the first day of school this year—both for me,…
Continue reading →SleuthSayers: Remembering B.K. Stevens
At SleuthSayers, I offer an appreciation and remembrance of my good friend B.K. Stevens, who died earlier this week. Bonnie…
Continue reading →Washington Post Review: The Destroyers
Don’t let summer slip past without checking out a great literary thriller just perfect for the season’s heat. I reviewed…
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